Keys to the Door: Co-owners Taylor Allday and Zenon Oprysk, general manager Sarah Smith.
Green Scene: There’s a rumble coming from Deep Ellum — and Taylor Allday and Zenon Oprysk are partly responsible. The alums of the legendary Green Room restaurant (the 90s fave that closed its doors in 2006) are reviving the beloved hot spot known for its rock-and-roll vibe and even more rockin’ cuisine. The Elm Street eatery is once again ablaze in neon — by way of its witty green “ROOM” sign outside, above the entrance — and seasoned foodies are thrilled. But while the location and the name might be the same, the Green Room’s cuisine is anything but. Executive chef Joel Harloff (Mi Piaci, Dali Wine Bar & Restaurant) has created a menu of modern American dishes for your 21st-century palate, with main courses including braised lamb shank and pan-roasted halibut cheek and skate wing, served as a duo, with roasted-garlic couscous. We’re intrigued by the Feed Me four-course, prix-fixe, where Harloff crafts a unique menu for your table and selects the wine pairings. Upstairs, the rooftop bar with its glittery, downtown feel offers a menu of savory snacks — think bratwurst made locally and served with a delish, house-made sauerkraut, or crunchy pretzels with sea salt and cider vinegar. Urbane, indeed, all the way to the roof. 2715 Elm St., 214.744.7666; greenroomdallas.com.
Image: Interior, Green Room. Photo by Rebecca Lorrine Photography.